Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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